Can such skills be relayed to kids by this seemingly simple interaction?

Yana & Bo – courtesy of Play-i

There are several toy robots in production that are being geared specifically towards young children in the hopes of teaching them computer coding and programming. The innovative minds behind these models were looking for a way to project early learning and creativity to the youngest of minds through the simplest of ways – playing with toys. The result was Play-i, and was founded by engineers from Google, Apple, and Symantec.Continue reading →

Google Glass – it’s a futuristic device, and, no doubt, an image that came to mind many years ago when people imagined what crazy implements the future would produce. A computer – that is worn – on your face, like glasses. An optical head mount display (or, OHMD) that allows you to basically do anything that you deem necessary in that exact moment in time. Convenient? Absolutely. Google Glass is designed to display everything that a smartphone already does, just in a useful hands-free format. One feature that is garnishing a lot of buzz is the on-command speaking function. Are you lost and need directions? Simply speak, and Google Glass can immediately find out where you need to be. Want to take a photo? Command Google Glass to do so, and boom – your photo is right in front of you.